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Golf society raises £1,000 for cancer support groups

16 May 2023

The Saxon Golf Society has donated £1,000 to an NHS charity to enable two prostate cancer support groups to continue supporting men in Rotherham. They were inspired to donate to the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity after member David Ballance, 69, of Kiveton Park, was diagnosed with prostate c

Healthcare Support Worker Taster Sessions - more dates added

26 April 2023

We're delighted to announce dates for the next series of Healthcare Support Worker taster sessions. Our Education and Development Team have been running monthly events throughout the year with many attendees going on to gain employment at the Trust. The taster sessions are open to anybody who is interes

New beginnings for NHS charity’s Purple Butterfly Appeal

19 April 2023

A new bereavement suite created to provide comfort to parents who sadly lose a baby has finally been completed as a result of generous donations to the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity’s successful Purple Butterfly Appeal . The charity’s flagship fundraising appeal was launched 13 years ag

Big Global Latch On - Friday 14 April

06 April 2023

You’re invited to the Big Global Latch On! Join us on Friday 14 April, 10am to 12pm, at Clifton Park for Rotherham’s Big Latch On. We’re inviting anybody who is breastfeeding or expressing milk for their little one to come along. The Big Latch On is a global celebration of breastfeeding. It’s

Upcoming Junior Doctor industrial action: information for the public

03 April 2023

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is urging anyone who needs emergency medical care to still come forward during the upcoming industrial action being taken by Junior Doctors. Across the country, Junior Doctors are due to hold action from 7am on Tuesday 11 April until 7am on Saturday 15 April. Th

Governor elections - help shape the future of your NHS

01 April 2023

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is looking for members of the public, who want to be the voice of the people of Rotherham, to stand in this round of Governor elections. The Trust has a Council of Governors, made up of staff, partner organisations and the general public, who provide a link with th

National Supported Internship Day 2023

27 March 2023

Monday 27 March is National Supported Internship Day and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is celebrating its interns – past and present! Since late 2021, colleagues at TRFT have welcomed five supported interns to their teams, with some even going on to gain substantive employment within the Trust. A

South Yorkshire Integrated Care Partnership launches region's first integrated care strategy

24 March 2023

The South Yorkshire Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) is delighted to announce the launch of a radical integrated care partnership strategy. Developed together by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, NHS providers, local councils and voluntary and community organisations, the strategy focuses on enabl

Save the date for the Mayor's Charity Spring Fair

17 March 2023

Spring will be in the air at Rotherham Hospital when fundraisers join forces to raise money for the Mayor of Rotherham’s charities of the year.

Advice for the public during Junior Doctor industrial action

08 March 2023

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is urging anyone who needs emergency medical care to still come forward during the Junior Doctor industrial action next week. Junior Doctors across the country are due to hold action from 7am on Monday 13 March which will last for 72 hours. Plans are in place to en

Your Health - news from Rotherham's hospital and community services

01 March 2023

We’re delighted to bring you 2023’s first edition of Your Health , your quarterly magazine with all the latest news from The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. In this edition you can read all about how our new MRI scanner is helping us hit our targets and making big improvements for critical care patients.

Friends’ twelfth night of fundraising

24 February 2023

The family and friends of a man who tragically died following a short battle with lung cancer raised the roof at the annual club night held in his memory.

Charities all fired up for barefoot fundraising challenge

22 February 2023

Health charities in Rotherham are joining forces once again to get brave soles all fired up for a fearsome Fire and Glass Walk.

Nominate your healthcare heroes

14 February 2023

Patients, carers and staff are being given their chance nominate a healthcare hero in The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust’s annual Proud Awards. The Proud Awards recognise and celebrate the people who are dedicated to providing the best care possible for patients. Whether that is on the wards or

A winning evening for TRFT at the RNN Group awards ceremony

13 February 2023

It’s a double celebration for The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) thanks to two wins at last week’s RNN Group National Apprenticeship Week Awards. Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice, Amber Thorpe, was named ‘Apprentice of the Year for Care’ and the Trust received the employer awa

National HIV Testing Week

07 February 2023

This week is National HIV Testing Week. The campaign aims to promote regular testing amongst the most affected population groups and to reduce the number of people living with undiagnosed HIV. People can live with HIV for a long time without any symptoms. Testing is the only way to know your

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy strike action - 26 January 2023

25 January 2023

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has announced its members will strike on 26 January at employers across England as part of national industrial action over NHS pay including at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. This will impact on some of our services and some appointments may be rescheduled.

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust welcomes new Medical Director

11 January 2023

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed a new Medical Director, Dr Jo Beahan. Although originally from the Wirral, Dr Beahan is no stranger to South Yorkshire, having lived in the area since graduating from Sheffield University in 1995. Jo specialised in emergency medicine and has be

Keepmoat donation to NHS charity’s playground project

09 January 2023

The Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity is one step closer to fulfilling the dreams of children cared for at Rotherham Hospital thanks to a £5,000 donation from Keepmoat.

Lloyds customers boost NHS charity’s Christmas toy appeal

23 December 2022

Generous customers and staff at Lloyds Bank in Rotherham organised a Christmas toy bank appeal for poorly hospital children.

Sytner’s generous offering to help keep the people of Rotherham safe

23 December 2022

A local car dealership has loaned The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust a 4x4 vehicle for the twelfth year in a row to use over the winter period. Sytner Land Rover, based in Sheffield, recently handed over the keys to the Land Rover Discovery which will be used by the Trust’s Estates team. It will b

Dunelm customers deliver joy to NHS patients

22 December 2022

Hundreds of hospital patients will receive a Christmas gift in their stockings thanks to generous customers and staff at Dunelm Rotherham.

Advice from Maternity Services during industrial action

21 December 2022

The ambulance service have stated that “Confirmed obstetric emergencies will continue to be responded to, but there are likely to be delays in response.” For this reason individual Trusts in South Yorkshire will be contacting all people who are planning home births over this time. We wish to continue to suppo

NHS sets out advice for the public during industrial action

20 December 2022

The following was published by NHS England on the NHS England website on 20 December 2022. The NHS is asking patients to use services wisely during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most. This includes using NHS 111 online as the first port

Are you interested in a career in healthcare?

09 December 2022

Are you interested in a career in healthcare? We have a number of career opportunities available to those interested in the role of Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW). If you are kind, compassionate and always act in the best interests of others, then we want to hear from you!

A message from our Chief Executive, Dr Richard Jenkins

28 November 2022

We are aware of the recent news story regarding the tragic death of Yusuf Mahmud Nazir. On behalf of everyone at the Trust, I offer our sincere heartfelt condolences to Yusuf’s family at this devastating time. We know that this will not relieve the family’s loss and pain, however we are commissioning

World COPD Day information event held at BreathingSpace

24 November 2022

Read more about BreathingSpace's information event, hosted to mark World COPD Day 2022.

Special Care Baby Unit celebrates World Prematurity Day

22 November 2022

November 17 was World Prematurity Day. World Prematurity Day is a chance for our colleagues in special care to raise awareness of prematurity, how they help families they meet and to reunite with some of their former little patients and see how they are getting on after leaving the unit.

Sign up for National Elf Service Week!

18 November 2022

The Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity is challenging fundraisers to celebrate the festive season in style by taking part in its first ever National Elf Service Week.

Meet some of our little Patients on World Prematurity Day

17 November 2022

These stories are shared to help us raise awareness of premature birth on World Prematurity Day 2022.

NHS charity’s Christmas wish for children’s play area

16 November 2022

Grab your tinsel and wear your festive jumper with pride – the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity’s Christmas Fair will return this December to raise money for a new children’s playground.

Spread your love for the NHS on Giving Tuesday

15 November 2022

Whether you can volunteer, fundraise or help us spread the festive cheer, the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity needs you!

Celebrate and play for World Prematurity Day 2022

14 November 2022

The Rotherham Foundation Trust’s Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) is holding a special afternoon of fun to celebrate World Prematurity Day on November 17. Former patients and their parents, family and friends will all be welcome to attend the celebration at Big Apple Play City in Rotherham. The event w

Share your stake in NHS charity World Cup sweepstake

11 November 2022

England manager Gareth Southgate has finally announced the line-up for his World Cup squad, which means the draw can officially begin for the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity’s sweepstake.

NHS 111 self-assessment screens introduced to UECC

09 November 2022

If you’re attending our Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC), you may notice a slight change when you get here. From Wednesday 9 November, those attending UECC will be asked to answer a few simple questions on our new NHS 111 self-assessment screens before booking in at reception. These scree

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust to host event at BreathingSpace to mark World COPD Day

04 November 2022

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is marking World COPD Day on Wednesday 16 November with an event at BreathingSpace, the Trust’s hub for patients with respiratory conditions. The information event will take place between 10:30am – 2:00pm and is a chance for all – patients, family, friends, c

Chief Executive on a high after charity skydive

21 October 2022

A daredevil Chief Executive took a leap of faith for two NHS charities by braving his first ever skydive.

A message from the Family Health Division

20 October 2022

Following the publication of the East Kent Hospital’s independent investigation into maternity and neonatal services, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust would like to express our heartfelt condolences to all the families involved. The report highlights failings into the care that the families received,

Public Governor Elections - be part of the change you would like to see

10 October 2022

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust’s Public Governor Elections are now open. We’re looking for people who want to do their bit for Rotherham communities, be part of something bigger and help make a real difference. Our Governors represent the public voice and diversity of the local community. T

Equans team launch corporate volunteering at Rotherham Hospital

07 October 2022

A dedicated cohort of volunteers got their hands dirty to enhance the facilities for patients and staff at Rotherham Hospital.

Baby Loss Awareness Week Memorial Service - Saturday 15 October

06 October 2022

As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022 (9-15 October), The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust will be hosting a memorial event at Herringthorpe United Reform Church. Baby Loss Awareness Week, now in its 20 th year, is an opportunity fo r everyone in the baby loss community and beyond to come together

Bus Timetable Changes

28 September 2022

The following changes have been made to the Travel South Yorkshire bus timetable routes that serve the hospital. 26 First Rotherham – Whiston From Sunday 2 October, service 26 is withdrawn. See new service 21 for partial replacement. View Stagecoach timetab

Mum’s Purple Butterfly Appeal tribute to stillborn daughters

27 September 2022

A mother who tragically suffered two stillbirths has raised £1,037 in their memory to help other parents going through the same heartbreaking experience.

Neil’s club night raises the roof for NHS charity

23 September 2022

The family of a man who tragically died following a short battle with lung cancer hosted a club night in his memory.

Hospitals’ chief executive takes to the skies for charities

22 September 2022

Dr Richard Jenkins, Chief Executive of both Barnsley Hospital and Rotherham NHS Foundation Trusts, is all set to take a leap of faith in his first ever tandem skydive.

UECC Careers Day - Saturday 24 September

20 September 2022

Come along to our careers day and learn about the different career paths available in our Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC). On Saturday 24 September, the UECC team are opening their doors to discuss the various career opportunities available for nurses, paediatric nurses and healthcare sup

NHS and care staff in South Yorkshire preparing for Bank Holiday weekend

14 September 2022

NHS and care leaders in South Yorkshire are advising communities to take action ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend and are offering guidance of how to access services over the course of the weekend. People are advising communities to make sure they order and collect prescriptions or stock home med

On the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

08 September 2022

We are deeply saddened by the news of Her Majesty The Queen. On behalf of everyone at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, we send our thoughts and condolences to the Royal Family. Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of NHS England, said: “I know I speak on behalf of the whole NHS when I say how incredibly s

Brave soles sought for double charity challenge

07 September 2022

Health charities in Rotherham are joining forces for the first time to encourage fundraisers to brave a fearsome Fire Walk this autumn.

Join us for our Annual Members’ Meeting

16 August 2022

You are invited to join us for our Annual Members’ Meeting on Tuesday 20 September at 5.30pm. Following the success of the last two Annual Members’ Meetings, we will once again be holding the event via Zoom to make it accessible to as many people as possible.

Dr Richard Jenkins appointed Chief Executive on a substantive basis

12 August 2022

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is pleased to announce that Dr Richard Jenkins has been appointed Chief Executive on a substantive basis from 1 September 2022, alongside his existing role at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership will benefit both Trusts and buil

Pitch perfect football match raises £1,000

11 August 2022

Celebrities gave their backing to a charity football match held to raise money for the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity in memory of a Miller’s-mad dad.

NHS charity unveils new fundraising hub

11 August 2022

A new era has begun for the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity following the opening of a new Charity Hub.

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted for the 2022 HSJ Awards

09 August 2022

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is delighted to have been shortlisted in the ‘Using Data to Connect Services’ category at this year’s prestigious HSJ Awards. The awards recognise outstanding contribution to healthcare and give providers the opportunity to showcase their achievements.

Parking charges at Rotherham Community Health Centre

05 August 2022

From Monday 8 August, parking charges at Rotherham Community Health Centre are being reintroduced. This is to help us control who is using the site and to keep spaces available for patients and visitors. As with parking charges at Rotherham Hospital, the charges remain at 2019 prices. Full details, incl

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Proud Awards 2022

19 July 2022

It was an evening of celebration and elation at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust’s annual Proud Awards last week. This year saw the return of the main event after two years of virtual awards ceremonies. With Covid-19 precautions in place, staff were able to celebrate each other’s achievements and ho

Special care inspires NHS charity donation

08 July 2022

Twin sisters who were cared for at Rotherham Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit have inspired a £2,000 charity donation.

Thrillseekers on a high after NHS charity skydive

24 June 2022

A magnificent team of seven daredevils took their fundraising to new heights when they completed a skydive to raise money for the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity.

NHS charity funds extra special hugs for newborns

08 June 2022

Premature babies on the Special Care Baby Unit at Rotherham Hospital are being cared for with extra special hugs thanks to funding for new comforting sleeping aids.

The 2022 Proud Awards Shortlist

31 May 2022

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust are once again set to celebrate the amazing work of colleagues throughout the hospital and community setting at the annual Proud Awards. It has been a record-breaking year with almost 500 nominations from colleagues and the public. We would like to thank ev

Pledge your support for cancer survivor’s 65-mile birthday challenge

26 May 2022

A keen walker is celebrating her 65^th birthday in style by trekking 65 miles between the three local hospitals which helped her to beat blood cancer.

NHS charity supports kangaroo care for special babies

24 May 2022

Kangaroos and baby joeys were the inspiration for a special event celebrating the importance of skin to skin contact for parents and their newborns.

Skydivers take the plunge for NHS charity

23 May 2022

A team of daredevil fundraisers will be taking to the skies to raise funds for the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity.

Join Rotherham’s brew crew to celebrate the NHS’ birthday

18 May 2022

The Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity is encouraging people to raise a cuppa at the nation’s biggest tea break on 5 July to help raise money for the incredible NHS.

Trust holds successful orthopaedics conference

13 May 2022

A conference held by the Trauma and Orthopaedics Department has been hailed a success with hundreds of delegates in attendance over the four days. The free, one-day course, ‘Orthopaedics for Primary Care’, featured talks by our team of consultants with demonstrations of various techniques cov

Let there be music!

03 May 2022

Poorly youngsters are hitting the high notes at Rotherham Hospital thanks to a new partnership with musical duo Brightside Music.

Help shape the NHS South Yorkshire People and Communities Strategy

05 April 2022

What does good patient and public involvement look like? Help shape the NHS South Yorkshire People and Communities Strategy The NHS in changing in 2022 to make sure everybody works together to provide the best care for everyone. How you receive your care, and where from is unlikely to change. The change is

A message from our Head of Midwifery, Sarah Petty and Interim Chief Nurse, Helen Dobson

01 April 2022

Following the publication of the second and final Ockenden Report into Maternity Services, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust would like to express our heartfelt condolences to all the families affected. Maternity Services in England are under a lot of scrutiny and surveillance, focusing on Materni

Nominate your healthcare hero in the 2022 Proud Awards

01 April 2022

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust are calling on patients, carers and colleagues to nominate their healthcare heroes for recognition in The Trust’s 2022 Proud Awards. The Proud Awards are an opportunity to recognise the vital work that goes on within the Trust, whether that is on the front line or

World TB Day

24 March 2022

Thursday 24 March is World TB Day. Tuberculosis (TB) today remains an epidemic in much of the world, causing the deaths of nearly 1.5 million people each year, mostly in developing countries. TB is caused by a bacteria known as mycobacteria-tuberculosis. The most common symptoms of TB are a cough, fe

TB Nurse, Bethany Rose - one year on

24 March 2022

To mark World TB Day, we caught up with TB Nurse, Bethany Rose who joined The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) in March 2021. We found out what she's been up to and if she's still enjoying her new role, one year on. How have you found your first year as a TB Nurse at TRFT? Really good. I've had l

Patient Hub gives patients more control of their appointments

21 March 2022

A brand-new initiative to give patients more control of their appointments and reduce the number of ‘did not attends’ (DNAs) at clinics, has been launched at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. Patient Hub prompts patients, via text message or email, to access a secure online portal using key details suc

TB Specialist Nurse, Tracey, is blooming wonderful

17 March 2022

A husband and wife duo from Rotherham have decided to honour their Community Nurse by naming a newly-created flower after her. TB Specialist Nurse, Tracey Turton, has been looking after Marlene Willoughby since she developed TB in September 2019. Tracey would regularly make visits to Marlene’s home

Have you ever thought about becoming a Member of the Trust?

11 March 2022

Have you ever thought about becoming a Member of the Trust? The Trust is holding an engagement session on Thursday night for local people interested in learning more about becoming a Member of the Trust. The event will be held on the hospital site on Moorgate Road in the Lecture Theatre on 17 March from 5.30p

£7K donation boosts Purple Butterfly suite relocation project at Rotherham Hospital

09 March 2022

The legacy of a baby who was sadly stillborn will live on in a new Purple Butterfly suite at Rotherham Hospital, thanks to his family’s incredible fundraising.

Families unite to donate the gift of time to bereaved parents

08 March 2022

Parents who tragically lose a child will now be able to spend precious time with their loved ones following a donation from charity 4Louis.

Whiston in watercolours

07 March 2022

One of our colleagues has painted a beautiful picture of Whiston for the Whiston Suite, to brighten up the day for patients and staff alike. Roger Hargreaves, Phlebotomist, said he painted the watercolour during the Covid period and brought it in to the hospital recently. He said: “I thought it was

Clinical coders smash exams to boost team

07 March 2022

Two Clinical Coder Apprentices have passed their courses to become Trainee Clinical Coders, which is a first for The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. Hannah Webb and Kitty Jennings joined the Clinical Coding Team 18 months ago as Apprentice Clinical Coders on the Clinical Coding Level 3 Apprenticeship

Dive into 2022 for your local NHS charity!

04 March 2022

Daredevil fundraisers are being sought to take part in a skydive to raise money for the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity.

Visiting times to be extended at Rotherham Hospital

04 March 2022

From Monday 7 March, visiting hours across adult wards at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust will be extended. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, visiting hours have been restricted, and at times stopped altogether, however, the new hours will see visitors able to be with loved ones from 11am to 8pm, s

World Hearing Day - to hear for life, listen with care

03 March 2022

In recognition of World Hearing Day, the Ear Care and Audiology Service are raising awareness of the importance of safe listening as a means of hearing loss prevention and giving us some tips to protect our ears. It is estimated that over 11 million people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing. This

Choir hit the high notes for NHS charity

03 March 2022

Choir members have raised funds to the tune of £1,466 for the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity.

Charity provides leaves for loved ones with new memory tree

28 February 2022

Relatives of those who have sadly lost at a loved one can now celebrate and remember their lives by funding an engraved leaf on the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity’s new memory tree.

Grab the opportunity to have a say in your Trust

25 February 2022

Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you care about healthcare and want to get involved in the NHS? You can do something by standing in The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust’s Governor Elections. If you care about your local community and about the services the Trust provides to

Memorial dedicated to mum in a million

22 February 2022

The family of a woman who sadly died following a battle with Covid-19 have unveiled a beautiful new sculpture in her memory.

Patient Hub gives patients more control

17 February 2022

A brand-new initiative to give patients more control of their appointments and reduce the number of ‘did not attends’ (DNAs) at clinics, has been launched at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. Patient Hub prompts patients, via text message or email, to access a secure online portal using key

Spreading the love for the NHS this Valentine’s Day

17 February 2022

The Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity helped to spread the love on Valentine’s Day by treating staff to chocolate cupcakes and a cuppa.

Rotherham Maternity Services celebrate fantastic survey results

15 February 2022

The Maternity team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust are celebrating this week as results from the CQC’s 2021 Maternity Survey show they are ‘better than most trusts’ for Maternity Services. Women aged 16 and over, who had a baby in February 2021 were invited to take part in the survey

New visiting guidelines for Rotherham Hospital

14 February 2022

From Monday 14 February, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is reintroducing visitors to appropriate wards, with guidelines in place to help keep patients and staff safe. Visiting is open to all wards without Covid positive patients. Patients attending UECC are still asked to attend alone, with the

Share your views at our Public Panel

08 February 2022

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is looking for service users to offer views on patient experience and help make services work better for local people at our next Public Panel event on Tuesday 15 February. This month's event will look at what it is like to live with a long-term condition. Made up o

Trust to host conference on Trauma and Orthopaedics

27 January 2022

The Trust’s Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics is hosting a conference in May 2022, Orthopaedics for Primary Care. The free one-day course will run for four days from 9-12 May, 2022, and will cover the diagnosis and management of common orthopaedic conditions including: Specific for GPs and Phys

NHS charity launches survey to shape play area redevelopment

13 January 2022

Thanks to a bumper month of festive fundraising the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity is one step closer to refurbishing the Children’s Ward play area - now we need your help to shape how it looks.

Sensory boxes to soothe the senses of hospital patients

07 January 2022

The Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity has funded sensory boxes filled with resources to help patients feel relaxed as they wait for their treatment.

Santa Joggers and super sweaters raise cash for kids at Christmas

05 January 2022

The Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity is one step closer to funding the refurbishment of the Children’s Ward outdoor play area thanks to a bumper month of festive fundraising.

Visiting suspended at Rotherham Hospital

31 December 2021

Visiting within adult inpatient wards at Rotherham Hospital is being temporarily suspended with immediate effect due to the rapid spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in the local community. Rotherham currently has the highest community infection rate in South Yorkshire, and one of the highest across York

Rotherham Backs Breastfeeding

23 December 2021

The Trust’s Infant Feeding Team is launching a campaign in March 2022 to raise awareness across Rotherham of the importance of breastfeeding and to make feeding in public easier for new parents. Anxiety around feeding in public is a significant barrier to breastfeeding, and this campaign is designed to s

Alcohol team to expand with outreach programme

22 December 2021

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust’s Alcohol Liaison Team has been awarded funding from NHS England to develop an outreach team for those people who need it most across Rotherham. The jobs, which include four outreach support worker roles, are hoped to be filled in the New Year. The new Community O

Day in the life of a Research Nurse

16 December 2021

Cheryl Graham is a newly appointed research nurse at the Trust, whose job is to support the research team by finding participants who are currently in the hospital. The Trust is working on a number of studies ranging from pneumonia treatments to oxygen usage. We caught up with Cheryl

Rotherham Hospital implements new visiting guidelines to keep patients safe this winter

10 December 2021

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust has introduced new guidance for visitors to help keep patients and staff safe. Anybody visiting a loved one in the hospital is advised to obtain a negative lateral flow test, at home, on each day that they plan to visit. This is to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 an

Sisters donate Christmas stocking fillers to Children’s Ward